Once your application had been submitted, it will enter the review process.
Receipt of your application will be confirmed, and an initial review for completeness will be conducted.
Your application will be assessed for accreditation requirements. You will receive email notifications when updates are available and may log in at any time to monitor progress and review feedback.
If your application is approved, a formal letter of approval will be issued.
The Office of CME & PD will notify the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) of your accredited learning event.
Your are responsible for preparing and distributing Certificates of Attendance to participants in accordance with accreditation requirements.
Applicants are responsible for monitoring their account regularly and responding to any requests for additional information or revisions in a timely manner.
Quality improvement methods are processes used to assess data, identify gaps, develop an action plan for change and measure whether those changes produce the desired improvements. For example:
PDSA (Plan Do Study Act)
Lean
Six Sigma
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Model for Improvement
Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ)
Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMRAC) Physician Practice Improvement cycle